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Flamengo extend contract with Real Madrid target Vincius Junior

Brazilian side Flamengo have confirmed that 16-year-old starlet Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract until summer 2022.

The club have also announced that the deal includes a €45m release clause.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are very interested in signing the Brazilian winger. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the Champions League holders and Flamengo are in talks over a transfer. Real Madrid are reportedly ready to trigger the €45m buyout clause.

The Brazil U17 international has scored 19 goals in 22 caps and made his senior debut last Satuday as an 82th-minute substitute in a 1-1 draw against Clube Atletico Mineiro.